last week as Goslings and Marlboro, tied for the position entering the night, engaged in what was one of the season's most tensely-fought affairs.

Although the latter eventually managed to squeak through 16-14, largely because of their team high game and series of 1,046 and 2,948, the match could have easily gone the other way.

Goslings numbers were a team game of 1,002, making for a series of 2,869, with Hilton Hayward rolling a top game of 241 and second high series 648, while Mike Lambe supplied a 234 game, third high on the night.

The victors had Ricky Lines and Doug Hines as their heroes on the night, contributing series of 615 and 611 respectively.

Meanwhile, league leaders Tools and Equipment took full advantage of their nearest challengers battling it out, as they increased their advantage to 22 points in overwhelming Signature Card 26-4.

Conrad Lister provided all the punch needed through a second high game 236 and a mammoth 673 series.

Another lopsided affair witnessed Terminators' 21-9 destruction of New Mix Ups as Steven Paul enjoyed a good night on the lanes, while Clem Lespere was the lone bright spark for the losers.